Overview:
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women's and Children's Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
Why Should You Apply to CMH?
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Career Development & Education Grant
Wellness & Wellbeing Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at .
Job Description:
Salary
$25.475 - $26.066
Schedule
Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends & Holidays
Shift
8 hrs
Expected Average Number of Hours: 37.5 biweekly ( not a guarantee of hours )
Position Summary:
The Housekeeping Program is responsible for the facilitation of cleanliness for the entire hospital. This role is integral to the health and well-being of our patients and staff. This individual will be part of a busy department that provides the highest quality of cleanliness to all areas of the hospital. This role is responsible for cleaning of various support service areas including scouring, scrubbing, mopping, polishing, using germicides, wet dusting and vacuuming. You will wash walls, ceilings, lights, vents, doors, windows and frames and the processing of Hospital waste. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, bending and repetitive actions. This position is to work all shifts including weekends and holidays. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.
Skills and Qualifications:
Successful completion of secondary school required
Two years current experience within an environmental services position, specifically cleaning required
Current experience within a hospital enviroment preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of infection control standards and procedures is required.
Demonstrated ability working in a team environment required
Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written) and customer service skills
Demonstrates values consistent with Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation
Training in the transportation of dangerous goods act, completion of manifests and spill response is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.
CMH Inclusion Statement
At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.
We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.
We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.
To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.
Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.